Weapons dating back to the 1600s which belonged to a naval captain from Orkney have been gifted to the islands. Captain James ...

“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to ...

Completing the collection is a portrait of Captain Moodie, and an autographed letter from Archduke Charles of Austria commending him. Nick Hewitt is the culture team manager for Orkney Islands ...

It is thought the highly-decorated weapons were left behind in Austria and the Balkans ... Queen Anne for his actions in the Archduke’s home city, and a portrait of the Orcadian believed to ...